A song we use to sing was, “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.” Unfortunately happiness will come and go as quick as the clap of a hand. Happy, sad, happy, sad, happy, sad. It’s like being on a rollercoaster.

For some, the holidays can be very depressing. The first prison I was in, one would never know it was Christmas. The place was always dark and dreary. That’s just where the devil wants to keep you, In the dark. I could not find happiness, but I could find joy. Joy brought the light.

This year try replacing your happiness with joy. King Solomon was the richest king ever to rule. By today’s standards Solomon would make Bill Gates look like a pauper. He had everything worldly one could ever want. In the course of amassing great wealth he lost his relationship with God. Facing death he would come to realize what was truly important. Solomon would say, “God set eternity in the hearts of men.”

Solomon realized “stuff” only brings happiness. When the euphoria wears off we are left with nothing but a void. A relationship with God is the only way to fill the void. A relationship with God will fill your hearts with joy.

So as we enter into the Holiday season let’s all get off of the rollercoaster of happiness and take a joy ride.

Have a happy thanksgiving. Thank you for your prayers and support. May God bless you as much as you have blessed my family and I.

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